How to Take Better Quilt Photos! No special cameras or lighting

There's nothing more fun that showing off your latest quilt on Facebook or Instagram. And with many quilt guilds meeting virtually during the pandemic, a lot of times a photo is the only way we have to show off what we're working on to our quilty friends.
So I turned the camera on while I was photographing my latest Stashin' with Stephanie quilt so I could give you my top tips for taking better quilt photos. I don't use any special cameras or lighting in this video. I just use natural lighting and my cell phone camera to get great results.
I show you how to use and manipulate natural light so your quilt is lit evenly. I give you tips on using home decor to stage the quilt like they would in a magazine, and give you some tips on getting the best angles and ranges of shots to show your quilt off.
And the best part is these are all really easy tips to follow. You can follow them using items you already have at home. And you just need a cell phone camera, no special photography equipment needed.
If you follow these tips, be sure to use the #quiltaddictsnaonymous on Instagram so I can see your quilt pics! I can't wait to see what you've been working on.
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[@gms5997]

What a great post! I've been so disappointed with my quilt photos ~ this will be a great help! Thanks!!!!

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

Glad it was helpful!

[@valeriethompson3539]

Thank you very much that was very informative!! Your quilt is beautiful!

[@cindymoore9299]

Thank you for the tips, I am really enjoying you videos.I have started some of your projects. Love them !!

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

Glad you like them!

[@lizziedae91]

You made me chuckle with your NESW rhyme, ours was Never Eat Shredded Wheats lol

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

I love it!

[@diannaskillen845]

My grandmother was the daughter of a sailor north east south west Australia = Neswa. Mum says she hated her name. But it was unique.

[@martinaryan5051]

Great tutorial,and so apt for those of us who don't have large rooms or houses, Thank you so much

[@sharinsherri2558]

Thanks for the tips!!

[@deborahlauro1461]

Very nice tutorial. I will try to remember some of these tips next time I actually get something finished.

[@SteffieEhm]

Thank you for teaching this. I don't sell quilts but my etsy will benefit from this lesson today. You're the best!

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

Glad it was helpful!

[@judymoen1736]

I love your attitude and those dimples. I just started watching. Thanks for the ideas and the cute rhyme.

[@lisegoddard9263]

Thanks so much for this insight! Very informative...and super helpful!! PS...Where I grew up, west was a train track at the top of our dead end hill...so long as I can point myself to where the train tracks were...I remember where North, East and South are! Funny what stays with us!

[@sunflowerbaby1853]

This was an excellent tutorial. I learned a whole lot. Thank you.

[@rosaleenalban341]

Wonderfully informative! I have been struggling with photography for ages so thanks.🙃

[@barbaragoss6177]

Great tips,must start taking photos of completed projects and file them !

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

Absolutely!

[@ShadowMoonFarms]

I struggle taking pictures of my quilts. Thanks for all the tjps you shared. I think I can do better next time I photograph. The NESW mnemonic was so good. I have to use that with my grandchildren now

[@KumaSews]

Great advice!! Thank you!

[@SammiJarrad]

Thank you for this video! 😁💜

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

You're so welcome!

[@jank831]

Great tips, thank you!

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

Glad it was helpful!

[@beverleybrowning3480]

Super presentation! Very helpful. However would also like to see how you deal with a full size quilt! Thanks! Cheers from 🇨🇦🍁

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

The exact same way. Just lay it on the bed

[@beverleybrowning3480]

Quilt Addicts Anonymous ok thank you!

[@joycekwetherbee6030]

thank you but we have an overhead fan and light.

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

You’ll want to turn that off and use natural light from your window for the best results.